BMW 530E Xdrive M Sport Auto
From 1,077 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and any fracture or welding defect on a wheel. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 45 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 45 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 24 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 21 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 20 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 7 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 47.8% of 530E Xdrive M Sport Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 8.8% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £80.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 87.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2019 | 83.8% | any fracture or welding defect on a wheel, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
Typical mileage
Half of all 530E Xdrive M Sport Autos tested had between 25,442 and 53,025 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 37,023 median miles, the 530E Xdrive M Sport Auto has 0.031 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other BMW models
| BMW 3 Series | 79.2% |
| BMW 118 | 82.8% |
| BMW 116 | 78.9% |
| BMW X5 | 85.4% |
| BMW X3 | 83.9% |
Common questions
What is the BMW 530E Xdrive M Sport Auto MOT pass rate?
The BMW 530E Xdrive M Sport Auto has a 88.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,077 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a BMW 530E Xdrive M Sport Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the BMW 530E Xdrive M Sport Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 45 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a BMW 530E Xdrive M Sport Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a BMW 530E Xdrive M Sport Auto is 37,023 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,442 and 53,025 miles.
Buying a used 530E Xdrive M Sport Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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